Episodes 4

1 Teahouse of the August Moon

October 26, 1962

2h

Adaptation of the Putlizer Prize-winning comedy by John Patrick, based on the novel by Vern Sneider. A US Army captain is sent to teach the fundamentals of democracy and industry to the resident of a small village in occupied Japan. The first reconstructed local industry turns out to be a teahouse staffed with traditional geishas.

2 Cyrano de Bergerac

December 6, 1962

2h

An adaptation of Rostand's classic play in which a man who believes himself disfigured by a large nose instructs another man in how to court the woman he loves.

3 Pygmalion

February 6, 1963

2h

This production of Bernard Shaw's play came close on the heels of its triumphant Broadwas musical incarnation as ""My Fair Lady.""

4 The Invincible Mr. Disraeli

April 4, 1963

2h

Vignettes cover a 30-year span in the life of the famous British novelist, philosopher, and Prime Minister.

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